Instrument is said to be ideal for cell and molecular biology laboratories and others that until now have had to compromise on resolution, particularly with thick cell specimens
The Axiovert 40 microscope from Carl Zeiss is designed to bring uncompromisingly brilliant images to routine observations where large quantities of samples must be screened quickly and cost-efficiently.
The new instrument is said to be ideal for cell and molecular biology laboratories, universities and pharmaceutical companies that until now have had to compromise on resolution in their routine examinations, particularly with thick cell specimens.
The unique feature of the Axiovert 40 is PlasDic, the first interference contrasting technique specifically tailored to routine applications.
The real benefit of this technology is that it eliminates the interference caused by plastic vessels, enabling direct observations of living cells in situ.
The result is rapid visualisation of needle-sharp contrast across entire specimens, even thick cell areas.
Axiovert 40 offers three contrasting techniques in one objective: brightfield, phase contrast and PlasDic.
Additionally, a new three-position push and click reflector mount is available for fluorescent examinations, further reducing stray light and enhancing operating convenience.
Another plus for high-throughput lab work is a sliding condenser that allows the user to easily adapt the microscope for large and small containers.
The eyepieces can be quickly adjusted to two viewing heights, giving extra comfort for users and digital imaging easily captured through the convenient front-mounted camera port.
There are two models in the flexible, high-performance Axiovert 40 family: Axiovert 40 C and Axiovert 40 CFL.
Both models achieve their bright illumination from a 35-Watt halogen lamp with a lifetime of over 800 hours.
